Environmental Education​

 

Young people engage in a 5 day inquiry-based program to explore the natural world, build community with others, and develop self-reflection and communication skills. Working in small groups through a carefully crafted, experiential program, students are empowered to share their discoveries with one another. They return to their school and home communities understanding their responsibilities as ecological stewards and peace-makers.

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A dynamic group of professional staff members

administer the comprehensive Caritas Creek curriculum

to school groups at CYO Camp and Retreat Center,

a fully equipped facility located in the heart of

West Sonoma County. The recently renovated

facilities rests in the middle of a 215 acre mixed

redwood forest, including meadows, creeks, and a

beautiful lake for canoeing and exploration.

Students sleep in modern heated cabins and teachers

enjoy charming accommodations in a two-unit townhouse.

Located only 65 miles north of the

Golden Gate Bridge, CYO Camp is easily

assessable from all regions of the bay area. 

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Our campership fund offers aid for Caritas Creek Environmental Education Program at CYO Camp to qualifying schools that make a request.

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